Hail history for Chippewa County, WI

Chippewa County has 144 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 90 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 28, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 144 since 1956

1″ or larger 90 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 28, 2023

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Chippewa County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Chippewa County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 144 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
July 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 5, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 18, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Chippewa County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 4, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Photo confirmed hail up to 1 inch in diameter and damage to siding of a house from hail.

May 15, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two rounds of hail fell near Lake Hallie, with the largest report up to 2 inches in diameter.

July 28, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Strong thunderstorm produced mainly 2-inch diameter hail but there was one spikey hail stone that measured 3 inches diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	13	5	10	23	43	27	20

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Chippewa County

Has it ever hailed in Chippewa County?

Yes — 144 hail events have been recorded for Chippewa County, WI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 90 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chippewa County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chippewa County, WI is April 13, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Chippewa County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 28, 2023. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Wisconsin hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.